Why Open an Online Betting Account?

Convenience

• Available whenever you need it - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
• Bet in the privacy and comfort of your own home
• Quick and easy - your bet could be on in a few seconds
• Check out the latest sporting news online and place your bet right away before the odds change!

Choice

• Easy to bet with a wide range of bookmakers - more choice and better odds
• Wide range of Secure Payment Methods
• Wide range of up to date odds available

Extras

• Free Bets - most online bookmakers offer cash incentives just for trying them out!

My First Online Bookmaker Account

Getting started is quick, easy and safe. All bookmakers recommended on this site are large reliable institutions where transactions are made over a secure network and your personal information is kept safe.

If you are new to online betting and this is one of your first online accounts then you may prefer to bet with a name you know. If so, the following are all excellent UK bookies. They have trusted names, sites which are easy to use and also offer high levels of customer service.

How to Choose an Online Bookmaker Account

Use the tool below to help you compare online bookmakers. If you can only deposit funds using a certain payment method and are looking to find out which bookmaker will accept your particular payment method then this Online Bookmaker Comparison Tool will help. It will also help you find out which bookmaker operates in certain languages and uses certain currencies.

Try this now by entering your preferred method of depositing funds and see which online bookmakers are suitable for you!

How to Open an Online Betting Account

First click on the bookmakers link on this site. This will take you to the online bookmakers site where you just need to look for the new accounts page. This may be called “join” or “register” or something similar. Once you find it you will be presented with a form, much like if you were buying something online, where you have to supply your name and address and a few other details such as a username & password. Don’t forget to check the bookmakers terms and conditions. Try this now by clicking on one of the following links.

Online Bookmaker Terms and Conditions

Make sure you are familiar with the terms and conditions when you register with an online bookmaker. Here is a selection questions you should consider when looking through online bookmaker terms and conditions.

• Minimum deposit requirements
• Deposit methods accepted
• Options for withdrawals from betting account
• Are fees charged to deposits on betting account
• Are fees charged to withdrawals from betting account
• Minimum bet amount taken
• Maximum winnings allowed
• Rules for the individual bet you place, especially rules for when bets are voided.

Making a Deposit with an Online Bookmaker

With some online bookmakers you need to make a deposit to open an account, others let you open the account without putting any money in & then you have to find the "account" section to deposit funds.

If you are registering with an online bookmaker who offers a free bet then make sure you check the terms and conditions of qualifying for the free bet as you may need to deposit a specific amount.

The minimum deposit is often around £5-£10. This money taken from your chosen form of payment method and then shows as a positive account balance in your bookmaker account. No more money is taken from your account so its easy to limit your losses, and of course you are free to withdraw your money whenever you want much in the same way as you deposited it.

Generally bookmakers like to give you your winnings back on the same card or through the same method that you deposited. Sometimes you will be asked to provide details to help the online bookmaker comply with money laundering regulations. Please understand that the online bookmakers are not being difficult, they are simply following guidelines to help comply with money laundering regulations.

Making a bet Online

Once you have money in your bookmaker account you are free to bet up to that amount on any of the bookmakers markets. The minimum amount for a bet is rarely more than £2 and often a lot less.

To place the bet simply select the horse (or team or player) you want to bet on and then enter a stake and click on a button to enter your bet. You will normally then be presented with a confirmation page allowing you to confirm or cancel the bet.

Your Online Betting Account

All online bookmakers have an "accounts" section where you can add money, withdraw money, check your account balance and see your betting history. This is very useful for keeping track of your bets. If you have any problems then most online bookmakers have excellent customer service.

Online Bookmakers Free Bets

You may wish to open a new online betting account in order to receive a free bet. We keep an up-to-date list of bookmakers free bets and have also arranged some exclusive ones which are only available if you register your account via a link on this site. Don’t forget to check the terms and conditions of the free bets. Take your pick from this list

Free Bets

For more help see the guide on How to Get Free Bets

What’s Next?

Try opening an account. Click on one of these links and follow the instructions to register, referring back here if you need more help.

To get more help on choosing which bookmaker account to open then go back to our interactive tool and enter your preferred payment method.